88431 ZIP Code — Newkirk, NM
Guadalupe County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88431 is located in Newkirk, New Mexico, within Guadalupe County. It covers approximately 156.56 square miles and serves a population of 178 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
178
population
156.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88431 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88431
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88431. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newkirk | Acceptable |
| Newkirk | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 178 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 156.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1345 |
| Longitude | -104.2405 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 575 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 77.6% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 13.8% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.4% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
178
Population
1
People per sq mi
58.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$22,538
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
42
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
59
35–44
25
14
55–59
6
36
65–74
15
16
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 178 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 74 | 41.6% |
| Median age | 58.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
47.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 52.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 47.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 77.6% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 13.8% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.4% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
47.6%
$75k–$100k
52.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 47.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 52.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
66.7%
$200k–$300k
33.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 33.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 47.6% |
| Median rooms | 3.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 52.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 47.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 52.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 47.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 47.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 52.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 52.4% |
| Wood | 47.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 47.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22 | 52.4% |
| Average household size | 4.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Married | 17.5% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 15.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 44.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
36.5%
HS graduate
47.2%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 63.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
80.8%
Agriculture & mining
19.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.2% |
| Production & transportation | 80.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 19.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 47.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.2% |
| 65 and over | 17.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 40.4% |
| Public insurance | 52.8% |
| No insurance | 41.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 178 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 178 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 178 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 18 | 10.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 23.6% |
| Internet access | 52.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88431
What city is ZIP code 88431 in?
ZIP code 88431 is primarily assigned to Newkirk, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88431 in?
ZIP code 88431 falls within Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 88431 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 88431 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 88431 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 88431 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 88431?
ZIP code 88431 has an estimated population of 178 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 88431 in?
ZIP code 88431 observes the MST timezone.